AI "godfather" Yann LeCun says it won"t destroy jobs forever
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous"......»»
EA Announces Layoffs, Will Cut Around 670 Jobs
The announcement was made by CEO Andrew Wilson in a memo originally shared to employees. The post EA Announces Layoffs, Will Cut Around 670 Jobs appeared first on Phandroid. It looks like the videogame industry just can’t catch a bre.....»»
How audience data is shaping Canadian journalism
With media conglomerates slashing jobs, programs and publications and growing news avoidance and perceived issues of trust in journalism, finding ways to catch, engage and retain an audience has become a matter of survival for those in the news busin.....»»
Sony to Slash 900 Jobs Across PlayStation Division
Sony's entire PlayStation London studio will be shut down as well. The post Sony to Slash 900 Jobs Across PlayStation Division appeared first on Phandroid. At this point, it’s become clear that no company – no matter how big.....»»
EV startup Lucid plans $10M R&D center, 260 jobs in Detroit area
Company representatives are expected to bring a prototype of the Lucid Gravity – the automaker’s planned new crossover vehicle – to Lansing, Mich., for a show-and-tell with public officials Tuesday......»»
Silicon Valley EV startup plans $10M engineering center in Southeast Michigan
Electric vehicle startup Lucid Motors is planning to invest $10 million and create 250 jobs at a new engineering research and development center in metro Detroit......»»
Study suggests anti-Black racism may account for conservatives" negative reactions to jobs requiring DEI statements
According to new research from Rice University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, conservative-leaning job applicants indicate being less likely to pursue positions that require personal statements on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and.....»»
Chinese EV supplier to invest $16.5M, add 100 jobs in Southeast Michigan
Jing-Jin Electric North America LLC is planning to expand its Michigan base with a new 40,000-square-foot plant to manufacture electric vehicle components......»»
Popular VR game ‘Job Simulator’ is coming soon to Apple Vision Pro
Job Simulator is a popular VR game in which players can perform tasks as if they were in real-world jobs. The title is currently available for platforms such as Meta Quest and PlayStation VR, and soon Apple Vision Pro users will also be able to enjoy.....»»
Meta’s AI Chief Yann LeCun on AGI, Open-Source, and AI Risk
Yann LeCun discusses the barriers to achieving AGI, Meta’s open-source approach, and AI risk. Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, received another accolade to add to his long list of awards on Sunday, when he was recogniz.....»»
Continental to cut 7,150 jobs in savings push at auto unit
Continental has also started reviewing possible divestments, joint ventures and partnerships at the auto unit that has fallen behind peers......»»
Every Noise at Once innovative music encyclopedia threatened by Spotify layoff
Last year was a pretty brutal time for many Spotify employees, with thousands of jobs cut in three separate rounds of layoffs. But the loss of one particular engineer is threatening the future of the innovative music encyclopedia Every Noise at Once.....»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Hubble traces "string of pearls" star clusters in galaxy collisions
Contrary to what you might think, galaxy collisions do not destroy stars. In fact, the rough-and-tumble dynamics trigger new generations of stars and presumably accompanying planets......»»
Tesla asks which jobs are critical, stoking layoff fears
Tesla Inc. staff are bracing for potential job cuts after managers were asked to affirm whether each of their employees’ positions is critical......»»
Unsurprisingly, Apple Vision Pro lenses will scratch if you try to destroy them
As expected, YouTube assessments of the durability of the Apple Vision Pro have arrived, with one loudly complaining that a laminate glass will scratch.An Apple Vision Pro being scratched with a knife [YouTube/JerryRigEverything]The build quality App.....»»
GM supplier Gestamp plans $42.5 million factory, 390 jobs near Detroit
Workers at the factory will weld steel blanks to make assemblies for vehicles. The assemblies will be warehoused and shipped to GM’s Orion Assembly operations......»»
For dealerships, a ‘flexible" job can be many things, panelists say
A panel discussion at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA in Las Vegas on Thursday covered how to make jobs flexible for employees in ways that boost retention rates......»»
Researchers engineer viruses to kill deadly pathogens
Northwestern University researchers have successfully coaxed a deadly pathogen to destroy itself from the inside out......»»
"Black Summer" bushfires wiped $2.8 billion from tourism supply chains, finds study
A first-of-its-kind study of the 2019-2020 "Black Summer" bushfires in Australia has revealed that the tourism industry nationwide took an immediate hit of $2.8 billion in total output to its broader supply chains and almost 7,300 jobs disappearing n.....»»
The best jobs in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Nobody wants a job in real life, but they're way more exciting in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Here are the best jobs to make the strongest party you can......»»